Happy Retirement Gord, Manager, Shoppers Drug Mart #0784, 125 Carlton, St. Catharines, Ontario - Audio & Video on YouTube - File: https://youtu.be/dpV71xu0EPU
Happy Retirement Gord Broadcast Date: Thursday August 28, 2025 - 8 PM Eastern:
Transcript of "Happy Retirement Gord" - AIR DATE - Thursday, August, 28, 2025 - 10 PM Eastern
ROB M: Here on The ‘X’ Zone Radio Show, while we broadcast internationally to listeners across Canada, the United States, and around the world, right here on your Home Town Radio, Classic 1220 AM – CFAJ from our broadcast studios in St. Catharines, Ontario, it’s important to take time to celebrate the people in our own community who make a lasting difference in our daily lives.
Today, we celebrate Gord, the manager of Shoppers Drug Mart at 125 Carlton Street here in St. Catharines, who is retiring after beginning his career with Shoppers Drug Mart back in 1978. Now, let’s take a moment to remember what Canada looked like when Gord first put on his Shopper’s Drug Mart badge.
In 1978, Pierre Elliott Trudeau was our Prime Minister.
The Toronto Blue Jays had just played their second Major League Baseball season.
Terry Fox was training quietly for what would become his heroic Marathon of Hope.
Anne Murray was topping the music charts, and Canadians were gathering around their TVs to watch Hockey Night in Canada, cheering on legends like Guy Lafleur and the Montreal Canadiens, who would go on to the Stanley Cup that year.
Through all those decades of Canadian history, Gord has been a constant with kindness, professionalism, and a friendly smile at Shoppers Drug Mart.
His leadership and dedication, along with the entire Shoppers team, have made that store a true pillar of the community.
On behalf of all the friendly and dedicated staff at Shoppers Drug Mart, the friends you have made, the customers that you have helped, everyone here at The ‘X’ Zone Radio/TV Show, my wife Laura and myself, Gord, we all want to thank you.
Thank you for always being there for our family, and for families in St. Catharines that have met you, and have been customers at your Shoppers Drug Mart in the Lake and Carlton Plaza.
Gord, as you step into retirement after nearly half a century of service, we all wish you nothing but health, happiness, and well-earned relaxation.
Gord, congratulations on an extraordinary career — and thank you for being part of our lives since 1978.”
Happy Retirement Gord by Rob McConnell
HAPPY RETIREMENT GORD - Lyrics
“Thank You, Gord”
(Happy Retirement Gord)
By Rob McConnell
© 2025
Verse 1
Here on The ‘X’ Zone, we reach far and wide,
Across Canada’s towns, through the world’s great tide.
But today we look home, where our hearts belong,
To the people who’ve lifted us, steady and strong.
Verse 2
At Shopper’s on Carlton, back in seventy-eight,
Gord put on his badge and he opened the gate.
Through decades of service, with a smile so true,
A pillar of kindness, always there for you.
Chorus
Thank you, Gord, for the years you’ve given,
For the smiles, the care, the life you’ve driven.
From St. Catharines’ heart, your story’s been told,
Since nineteen seventy-eight, you’ve been pure gold.
Verse 3
When Trudeau was leading and the Blue Jays were new,
When Terry Fox dreamed of the hope he’d pursue.
Anne Murray was singing, Guy Lafleur on the ice,
Through it all Gord was here, making every day nice.
Chorus
Thank you, Gord, for the years you’ve given,
For the smiles, the care, the life you’ve driven.
From St. Catharines’ heart, your story’s been told,
Since nineteen seventy-eight, you’ve been pure gold.
Bridge
From the staff you’ve inspired, to the families you’ve touched,
From Laura and me, our thanks mean so much.
Through laughter and memories, your journey’s been bright,
Gord, may retirement bring joy every night.
Final Chorus
Thank you, Gord, for the years you’ve given,
For the love, the strength, the life you’ve driven.
From our town to the world, your legacy shines,
Forever a friend through the passage of time.
Outro
Congratulations, Gord, on a life so well-spent,
From your friends, your fellow employees, with love and content.